Lee Renney died after he became entangled in gear and was dragged overboard from the fishing boat Pauline Mary. He…

The 24-year-old is alleged to have picked up his passenger and continued to Brøndby harbour, where he subsequently handed himself over to the police.

The seven other people are also charged with putting others in danger by riding the jetskis at excessively high speeds.

They all appeared at Copenhagen City Court in Denmark on Sunday.

On its website, Study Abroad in Scandinavia (DIS) said the incident had been “incredibly difficult”.

It said the families and universities of the two dead students had been notified.

“This incident is incredibly difficult. DIS is a strong community and the ties to these students involved in the accident are broad and deep. DIS is focused on individual support and counselors are available to all students,” it said.

“Our condolences go out to the families and friends of our students,” added Study Abroad in Scandinavia (DIS).

The use of jetskis, waterskiing, and windsurfing are all prohibited in Copenhagen harbour.